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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

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Unusual Case Point for Motorists Driving Across Footpath

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 5

An unusual case, claimed to be the first of its kind on record, and of vital interest to motorists, was heard in the Dubbo Police Court…

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Railway Unification State Governments to Consider Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Lyons says that the Commonwealth Government has not abandoned its intention to invite the State Governments to consider a general…

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District News (Continued from Page 4). MONTEFIORES Our Main Road

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 5

A VERY pleasant week-end was spent as far as the weather was concerned, but the past few days have been extremely hot. In shaded…

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Member of Council Motor Traders' Association

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 4

In their column of "Personalities" at the recent Motor Traders' Conference held in Sydney, the last issue of "The Farmer and Settler"…

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Railway Teams

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 4

The Railway Cricket Club will put two teams in the field on Sunday next, one going to Eumungerie in quest of the Collison Cup, and the…

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VALE [?] George Marks Tram Accident and Death

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 1

Earlier telegrams announced the death of E. George Marks, chief law reporter of "The Sun," and one of the picturesque personalities of the press…

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Jamboree Trek Dubbo Scouts on Tour Motored to Melbourne & Back

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 4

What a wonderful trip we (2nd Dubbo Scouts) had to and from Melbourne for the Jamboree. Right here, let me express the sincere thanks of…

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Cottagee Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department has been advised that repair work is in progress on Cuttagee Bridge between Bermagui and…

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Grant for Patonga Road

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

The Woy Woy Shire Council is applying for a grant of £3500 for the construction of a road from Pearl Beach to Patonga and…

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Derailed Truck Delays Train. Accident Near Maroona. Passengers and Mails. Brought to Town by Motor Cars

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 4

On Tuesday afternoon last word reached town that a cattle waggon on the train had run off the line, between Maroona and…

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Considering Purchase of New Truck. Grant Of £100 For Dappo Road. Municipal Council Calls for Fresh Tenders Fob Supply of Gravel

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

Giving equal and impartial consideration to different matters, ranging from the price of ad minion to the Swimming Outrival to the advisability of purchasng a new truck for the Electricity Departent, or for general purposes, the Narromine Municipal Council…

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The Motor Car As Prosperity Index

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

The annual report of the New South Wales Motor Traders' Association is of interest and value as an index, or barometer of returning prosperity…

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More Railway Excursions to and From Sydney

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

Word has been received from the Department of Railways that, about the end of February, excursion twins will be run from and to the country…

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Motor Transport For School Children

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

Conveying children to and from school by motor buses is a largescale enterprise in transportation in U.S.A. which last year cost more…

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MOTORING The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Tree Planting for Beauty

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. has been advised that the Boree Shire Council has undertaken extensive tree planting for roadside improvement. On the…

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Certificated Motor Mechanics

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Central Executive Council of the Primary Producers' Union it was decided that the Council use its…

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Unusual Case Points For Motorists Driving Across Footpath

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 1

An unusual case, claimed to be the first of its kind on record, and of vital interest to motorists, was heard in the Dubbo Police Court…

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Of Interest to Motorists Double-declutching Still Essential

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 7

In earlier motoring days it was the ambition of every driver who wished to be adjudged really proficient to master the art of double-declutching, a faculty…

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Runaway Train Out of Control Smashes Other Train Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 1

An electric train travelling from Ringwood, Victoria, got out of control and crashed into a stationary train at Croydon…

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All Round Benefit Connecting Main Road

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 6

MR. O. L. Milling, of Messrs O. L. Milling and Co., stock salesmen. Dunedoo, told a representative of the "Muswellbrook Chronicle" recently…

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